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New Superman Trailer Looks Like The Superman Movie We've Wanted For Years

The first official trailer for WB and DC’s upcoming live-action Superman movie is here and James Gunn’s take on the iconic superhero looks like the Man of Steel movie we’ve wanted for a long time.

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Fallout Season 2 Teaser Confirms Lucy and Ghoul are Heading to New Vegas

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Max Is Dead, HBO Max Is Back

Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service, Max, will soon have a new name. Well, not a new name. An old name. That’s right folks, HBO Max is back just a few years after everyone on the planet said it was dumb to change the name to Max.

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I Just Murdered A Very Rare, Near-Worthless Keyboard And I Might Have To Stop Playing PC Games Forever

I just threw half a pint of Cherry Pepsi Max across my keyboard. It was the penultimate keyboard I’ll ever be able to use. I’m down to my last one.

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Final Fantasy Maker Cancels Kingdom Hearts Spin-Off As It Focuses On 'Quality Over Quantity'

Square Enix has finally given up on its Pokémon GO-style mobile spin-off of Kingdom Hearts. The Final Fantasy publisher announced on Wednesday that it was cancelling Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, which began development back in 2019, because it didn’t think it could deliver on the live-service experience over the long…

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Sony Says PS5 Price Hikes Are Possible As It Faces $680 Million Hit From Tariffs

All eyes have been on Sony to see if it follows in Microsoft’s footsteps and, in response to increased U.S. tariffs, dramatically raises the price of the PlayStation 5 . The company confirmed to investors on Wednesday that it might end up doing exactly that as it faces a potential $680 million hole in its bottom line…

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Marvel Rivals Bringing Back Old Battle Passes, But The Price Is Going Up

Later this week, Marvel Rivals developers NetEase will bring back the free-to-play online shooter’s very first cosmetic battle pass. However, if you didn’t buy it the first time around, you’re now going to have to pay a higher price. And the developer confirmed this is how it will work moving forward for all returning…

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Hogwarts Legacy, Civilization 7, And More Reveal $10 Upgrade Fees For Switch 2 Improvements

“Next-gen” upgrade fees are coming to Switch 2. Ahead of the console’s launch in June, more and more publishers are sharing new details about the Switch 2 versions of games that are already on Switch, and many will require a $10 fee in order to unlock them. But what exactly are you paying for?

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A Beginner's Guide To Mastering Sciel In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

When you reconnect with Sciel in the Gestral Village, she’s been champion at their local arena tournament for a while, and absolutely dominant at that, like a sexy, French Roman Reigns or something. It’s not till you finally get around to using her in your party that you really figure out why. She obviously took it…

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Doom: The Dark Ages: Where To Find Every Lion Statue In 'The Siege Part One'

Doom: The Dark Ages introduced semi open-world areas of the kind found many Halo games. The first of these appears in “The Siege Part One,” which is the sixth mission in the game.

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Magic: The Gathering’s Final Fantasy Collab Has A Card For Every Cid (With One Exception)

I don’t go here (Magic: The Gathering, that is), but I’m obsessed with the new MTG and Final Fantasy collaboration. I swore off trading card games when I realized how much money people dump into cracking packs, but I can still appreciate some good Final Fantasy art when I see it. Something I also appreciate is a good…

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Where To Find Every 'Hebeth' Collectible In Doom: The Dark Ages

Doom: The Dark Ages wouldn’t be a Doom game without Secret Paths, Dolls, Codexes, and more scattered throughout its levels. There are 22 levels throughout The Dark Ages’ campaign, and here’s where to find all of the secrets and collectibles for the second level: “Hebeth.”

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Sinners Is The First Original Film To Achieve This Box Office Milestone In Nearly A Decade

Sinners is a bona fide blockbuster. It has now earned over $215 million domestically and a total of around $285 million globally. That makes it one of the most successful original live-action films in many, many years.

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Excellent Half-Life Remake Black Mesa Is Only $2

Black Mesa, the fan developed remake of the original Half-Life, is currently only $2 on Steam. This is the cheapest the fantastic reimagining of Valve’s first game has ever been on the store, the big sale in honor of Black Mesa being on Steam for 10 years.

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Where To Find Every 'Village Of Khalim' Collectible In Doom: The Dark Ages

Doom: The Dark Ages is here and the game has plenty of collectibles including Secret Paths, Dolls, Codexes, and more. There are 22 levels throughout The Dark Ages’ campaign, so there’s a healthy amount of items to grab and hidden stuff to find. Here’s where to find every secret and collectible for the first level:…

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Helldivers 2 Is Calling Players Back To Defend Super Earth In One Of Its Most Important Updates Yet

Fans are collectively shitting their pants and racing back to defend Super Earth as one of Helldivers 2's most consequential updates since launch hits the galactic airwaves. The latest content drop adds weapon customization options, new enemies, and a bunch of fresh fixes, as everyone prepares to defend against a new…

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No, Atlus Isn’t Teasing Persona 6 Yet

Looks like we’re getting a new Persona game soon. No, not the long-awaited Persona 6, but another Persona 5 spin-off. Well, it’s not even “new,” per se; it’s just finally getting a proper worldwide release. I’m talking about Persona 5: The Phantom X, a mobile spin-off of the series set in an alternate timeline to the…

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Fallout Season 2 Marches Toward New Vegas As It Teases December Release

Fans won’t have to wait long to see the Fallout TV show tackle the setting of one of the best RPGs in the series. Amazon announced Fallout season 2 will start airing in December 2025 with a teaser trailer that shows Lucy and Ghoul set out across the Mojave desert to the irradiated ruins of New Vegas.

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This Lo-Fi No Man's Sky Has You Exploring Incredible Alien Worlds

Imagine a modest No Man’s Sky set in Proteus. That gets you a long way toward understanding the splendid Miro, both in style and substance. This is a vast game of exploring planets, combined with a solid sci-fi storyline told to you as you progress, all presented in super-lo-fi graphics that allow everything to feel…

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14 TV Shows Of 2025 You Need To Watch

If you haven’t been outside much over the first 4 1/2 months of 2025, it’s totally understandable; some of the best TV shows in years have been released, giving you plenty of reason to stay indoors. With The Studio, Adolescence, and Severance, Apple TV+ and Netflix have produced the year’s most talked-about shows,…

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The Very Best Cosplay From LVL UP Expo 2025

Cosplay season is in full bloom, and the epic team at Mineralblu have once more captured some of the very best outfits at this year’s LVL UP Expo in Las Vegas.

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Switch 2 Will Let You Sacrifice Some Playtime To Keep Your Battery Healthy

Nintendo’s upcoming video game console, the Switch 2, will include a nifty feature that will help protect your battery and keep it running for a long time. And all you have to do is sacrifice a bit of playtime.

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Most Heinous Challenges Were Inspired By Final Fantasy X

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an irresistible melting pot of old and new ideas, combining classic JRPG tropes with modern storytelling sensibilities and new gameplay flourishes. It’s in some ways fitting, then, that the 2025 GOTY contender includes optional challenges inspired by Final Fantasy’s most infuriating…

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Fans Prepare To Mod The Hell Out Of Stellar Blade After PC Release Date Leaks

Stellar Blade finally has a release date on PC. The very good, vibes-filled action-RPG that began as a PlayStation 5 exclusive will hit Steam in June, according to an apparent early leak of the trailer on YouTube. I can’t wait to see how the modding community reacts.

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Doom: The Dark Ages Makes Changing Skins A Little Confusing

There are multiple ways to get weapon skins in Doom: The Dark Ages. You can find them scattered throughout levels (indicated by a paintbrush icon), or earn them by completing mission challenges and milestones, both of which you can find by looking through your menus. You can even get some skins for the Doom Slayer,…

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The Office Spin-Off Premieres In September, Giving You A Reason To Stop Rewatching The Show (Again)

The Office’s first spin-off finally has a name and a release date. The new show is called The Paper, is set in the same universe, and will arrive exclusively on Peacock in September.

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Grab These Excellent Upgrades First In Doom: The Dark Ages

If you’re diligent about fully clearing each mission in Doom: The Dark Ages, you’ll eventually have enough gold and rubies to purchase every upgrade in the game to become the ultimate version of the Doom Slayer. In the long run, which upgrade paths you prioritize will be based on which guns and abilities you vibe with…

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Tony Hawk Also Wants Activision To Remake Underground

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is set to launch in July. But even though the latest entry in the long-running franchise is not even out yet, fans are already looking beyond it to the series’ future. Specifically, many want to know if Tony Hawk’s Underground and Underground 2 will get fancy remakes one day. According to…

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Doom: The Dark Ages: Four Essential Tips For Becoming Unstoppable

Doom: The Dark Ages puts players back in the role of the Doom Slayer once more; but things look quite a bit different than they did in previous outings. Serving as a prequel to 2016's Doom, this newest entry in the franchise features a heavy medieval flavor, so you’ll need to master using a shield and flail alongside…

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Doom: The Dark Ages' Demon-Slaughtering Campaign Has A Healthy Runtime

Whether you’re used to ripping through Imps and Hell Knights in previous Doom titles or have found yourself intrigued for the first time by Doom: The Dark Ages’ medieval demon butchering, it’s never been a better time to be a Doom Slayer. This thrilling first-person shooter once again sends you to shoot and pummel…

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